Nedbank South Africa TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme
Location: Johannesburg, ZA
Closing Date: 03 November 2026
- Open to candidates nationally.
- Must be willing to be based in Johannesburg.
Duration: 24 month fixed term contract
Programme Purpose
The TalentForge Tech Graduate Programme is a structured 24-month development programme that provides high-potential graduates with the opportunity to build the skills, experience and capabilities that they need to become future technology leaders, solution architects and distinguished engineers. Participants will gain practical experience through a blended learning model that will expose them to strategic technology initiatives, mentorship, coaching, and rotational or specialist career tracks.Â
Programme model:
- Structured graduate development programme
- Rotational or specialist career pathways
- Blended learning and development approach
- Exposure to engineering, data, security and infrastructure practices
- Coaching, mentorship and leadership development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in assigned projects and technology initiatives.
- Contribute to the delivery of innovative technology solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering, architecture, data and infrastructure teams.
- Apply academic knowledge to solve business and technical challenges.
- Build technical capability through structured learning and practical experience.
- Participate in coaching, mentoring and development programmes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and innovation activities.
- Deliver work to agreed standards, timelines and quality expectations.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
- Contribute towards transformation and culture-building initiatives.
- Maintain professional standards and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
Minimum Requirements
Experience:
- Recent graduate or less than 24 months relevant work experience would be advantageous
- Internship or vacation work experience advantageous.
Essential qualification level:
- A completed qualification at NQF 7 (bachelor’s degree) or above.
Qualification: Must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or higher one of the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Data Science
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Actuarial Science
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematical Physics, Computational Physics, Quantum Physics or a closely related quantitative discipline
Academic achievement: Minimum 65% aggregate average across completed qualification.
About Nedbank South Africa
Nedbank South Africa is part of Nedbank Group, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups. The group provides retail, business, corporate and investment banking, as well as insurance, asset management and wealth management services. Nedbank’s head office is in Sandton, Johannesburg, and the group serves clients across South Africa and several other African markets.
Nedbank’s history dates back to the 19th century. Its heritage can be traced to the Cape of Good Hope Savings Bank Society, established in 1831, and the first South African branch of the Nederlandsche Bank en Credietvereeniging, which opened in Pretoria in 1888. Over time, Nedbank developed into one of South Africa’s leading universal banks, serving individuals, businesses, corporates and public-sector clients.
The group operates through four main business clusters: Nedbank Personal and Private Banking, Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking, Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, and Nedbank Africa Regions. Personal customers can access transactional accounts, savings, credit cards, home loans, vehicle finance, insurance and investment products. Businesses can access funding, payment solutions, transactional banking, card services, fleet management and advisory support.
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Nedbank is also known for its focus on sustainability and green finance. It was the first South African bank to join the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative and has committed to supporting a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. The bank supports renewable energy, green buildings, agriculture, water, affordable housing and financial inclusion, while also offering career opportunities in banking, finance, technology, risk, compliance, data, marketing and customer service.
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